OKC Thunder prepares to retire Russell Westbrook's No. 0 jersey
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 9:00 PM
Last updated Aug 17, 2026
The Oklahoma City Thunder plans to retire Russell Westbrook's No. 0 jersey following his retirement on August 12. Westbrook, who played 11 seasons with the Thunder, is a one-time MVP and an eight-time All-Star. The team is considering potential dates for the ceremony, including the home opener against the Denver Nuggets on October 22 and a special occasion on New Year's Eve against the Miami Heat. Both games carry historical significance connected to Westbrook's career.
- •Westbrook retired after 18 seasons in the NBA.
- •He won the MVP award and averaged a triple-double four times.
- •Thunder may retire his jersey on October 22 against the Nuggets.
- •Another option for the ceremony is December 31 against the Heat.
- •Fans remember key moments from Westbrook's tenure.
- 9:00 PMYahoo Sports — When should OKC Thunder retire Russell Westbrook's No. 0 jersey?
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